Is Holyhead to Dublin a rough crossing?

Is Holyhead to Dublin a rough crossing? It was very smooth. But I guess that can always change. I've done it three times and not had a rough crossing so far. If you take the fast boat, you don't have long to suffer even if it is rough.

Should I get euros before going to Ireland?

It's wise to arrive in Ireland with least €300 euros in cash. In the worst case scenario, your debit or credit card might not work upon arrival in Ireland. Or it may get lost. In this unlikely event, you'll need backup.

What is the best ferry from UK to Dublin?

Is Stena Line better than Irish Ferries?

So there's not much difference really. We used both last year and I preferred Irish Ferries. I thought there was more to see and do. That said, they're more or less the same so I would go with the cheaper option/best sailing times...

What is the roughest ferry crossing in the world?

Cook Strait can also be one of the world's roughest stretches of water. It's part of the westerly wind belt known as the Roaring Forties.

How do you survive a rough ferry crossing?

Stay In The Middle – A ship balances at it's centre so that is the place where motion is least pronounced. The bow and stern should be avoided at all cost (this is where we went wrong) Lay Down – Some say that lying down prevents histamine from reaching the brain, decreasing nausea.

How long is crossing from Holyhead to Dublin?

Enjoy the best travel experience on the Irish Sea onboard the Stena Adventurer or Stena Estrid Superferries travelling 8 times daily between Dublin and Holyhead in only 3 hours 15 minutes.

How rough is the ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin?

Not rough at all if you take one of the Ships, The fast Cats can be a bit bumpy but nothing too bad (or they don't sail). From Lincoln you would probably be looking a flights from East Midlands or Stansted which both have a selection of flights to Irish Airports. The HSS is locally known as the 'hope she sails'!

How safe is Irish Ferries?

Irish Ferries operate to the highest safety standards, as set down by the International Maritime Organisation and monitored by the regulatory authority in each country. We advise all passengers to be aware of the on board Assembly Stations and to listen carefully to all announcements by the crew.

Is a ferry to Ireland better than flying?

In saying that flying is definitely the better option. Flights can be cheap from just about anywhere in England to Dublin, Belfast or Cork. Flying is a much, much easier option but how much luggage do you have, you will have to pay for hold baggage and the allowances are pretty dismal.

How long before ferry departure should I arrive Holyhead?

Vehicles: the latest check-in time for all sailings is no later that 30 minutes before the scheduled departure times. Premium customers should check-in at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure times.